EDITORIALS

Yes on Issue 1; Liberty and security

Voter approval of State Issue 1 on next month’s primary election ballot will enable state government to continue to provide needed financial aid to communities for critical infrastructure projects, without raising taxes. The proposal also would create an estimated 3,500 construction and related jobs. It merits a YES vote. READ MORE.

Doing their jobs and breaking no laws, a reporter and photographer for The Blade were illegally detained by military police on March 28 near the General Dynamics tank plant in Lima, which is owned by the U.S. Defense Department. READ MORE.